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Contargo acquires PortShuttle Rotterdam and takes 50% stake in Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

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January 21, 2026
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The two transactions expand Contargo’s intermodal rail network in north-west Europe and extend its reach to the Adriatic ports and Southeast Europe.

Siemens Mobility receives order for seven new Charger locomotives for Tri-Rail in Florida

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January 21, 2026
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The locomotives are scheduled for delivery and entry into service in 2029.

SBB Cargo launches Dietikon–Stabio CombiLink shuttle with four daily round trips

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January 21, 2026
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The CombiLink service operates four round trips per day and doubles capacity on the north–south axis across the Alps.

evb appoints Tobias Behncke to head logistics division

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January 21, 2026
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The logistics unit is headquartered in Bremen and covers evb’s rail freight, shunting and intermodal activities.

What hinders rail freight in Poland based on the newest study

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January 21, 2026
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The new Polish Rail Transport Office (UTK) consultation was carried out between June and July 2025 and, for the first time, included not only rail freight operators and customers but also the national infrastructure manager PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe (…

Beacon Rail completes acquisition of Eversholt Rail

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January 21, 2026
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The transaction expands Beacon’s presence in the UK market and adds Eversholt Rail’s passenger and freight leasing activities to the group.

PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer will develop Interporto Padova terminal

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January 21, 2026
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Under the tender conditions, a new company, Intermodal Terminal Padova, will be established and the terminal assets transferred to it.

Leadership Change at Czech Freight Operator

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January 20, 2026
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Czech rail freight operator ČD Cargo has appointed Radim Ječný as Chairman of the Board, effective 1 February 2026. The move comes as European rail freight faces falling volumes, rising costs and structural pressure.

EP Logistics International launches CEREx freight services from Germany

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January 20, 2026
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The first services entered operation with the December 2025 timetable change, running on the Dresden (Friedrichstadt) – Děčín – Kúty – Štúrovo corridor.

Rheinmetall joins Siemens-led project on remote train operation and AI-based obstacle detection

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January 20, 2026
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Rheinmetall is participating in the RemODtrAIn research project, which is developing remote-controlled train operation and AI-based obstacle detection for rail applications.